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Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, Professor of Management, Babson College

Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work

The U.S. workweek hasn't always been 40 hours long, so maybe something else is possible. Gearstd/iStock via Getty Images Plus

About 1 in 3 Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, according to Pew Research. While most of these vows focus on weight loss, fitness and other health-related goals, many fall into a distinct category: work.

Work-related New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on someone’s current job and career, whether to find a new job or, if the timing and conditions are right, whether to embark on a new career path.

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